What’s In The Box? 3
Getting It Out Of The Box 3
Powering Up! 3
Getting A Hold Of Us 3
Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4
2. Meet The Stiletto™ Ray-Z 5
Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Stiletto™ Ray-Z Pin-up Picture 6
3. Setup 7
Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Stiletto™ Ray-Z Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 8
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 9
Mounting/Rigging 9
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11
4. Operating Adjustments 12
The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Select The DMX Starting Address 14
Select The Channel Mode 14
DMX Channel Mode Selection 14
Run Mode (DMX, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active) 14
Pan/Tilt Invert 14
Manual Adjustments 14
Information 14
Factory Settings 14
Pan/Tilt Invert 14
Fixture Reset 14
Display 14
Network 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15
5. Appendix 18
Keeping Your Stiletto™ Ray-Z As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Dimensional Drawings 18
Tech Specs 19
Congratulations on purchasing the Stiletto™ Ray-Z professional LED moving head xture!
Now that you’ve got your Stiletto™ Ray-Z, you should carefully unpack the box and check
the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks
as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing
material for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a xture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the original
factory box and packing.
Powering Up!
All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
AC Voltage Switch - Not all xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the
xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or
refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s listed current
rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the xture or device
carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct
line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line
voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied does
not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All xtures must
be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a
support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.
Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject
to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any
errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the
right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors
or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this document from www.
blizzardpro.com.
Please read these instructions carefully. They include
important information about the installation, usage and
• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.
• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-
cal or rear panel of the xture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.
• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
maintenance of this product.
• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its
head. Use its carrying handles.
• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.
blizzardpro.com/support.
Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the power cord.
ALWAYS replace it with the same type and rating.
Fuse Replacement
Remove the fuse holder from of its housing. Then take out the damaged fuse from its holder and replace with exact same type of fuse.
Reattach the fuse holder, and then reconnect power.
Connecting A Bunch of Stiletto™ Ray-Z Fixtures
You will need a serial data link to run light shows using a DMX-512
controller or to run shows on two or more xtures set to sync in master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required
by all the xtures on a serial data link determines the number of xtures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
Also, connecting more than 32 xtures on one serial data link without
the use of a DMX optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration
of the digital DMX signal. The maximum recommended cable-run distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). The maximum recommended number
of xtures on a serial data link is 32 xtures.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link xtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data-
grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably” be OK, but
note that they cannot transmit DMX data as reliably over long distances. In any event, the cable should have the following characteristics:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
Maximum capacitance between conductors – 30 pF/ft.
Maximum capacitance between conductor & shield – 55 pF/ft.
Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 ft.
Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. (Duh!)
CAUTION: Do not allow contact between the common and the
xture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground
loop, and your xture may perform erratically. Test cables with an
ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3-pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh?!?
If you use a controller with only a 3-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 3-pin to 5-pin
adapter. They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers. If you’d like to build your
own, the chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor3-pin Male (Input)5-Pin Female (Output)
Ground/ShieldPin 1Pin 1
Data 1- (Primary Data Link)Pin 2Pin 2
Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)Pin 3Pin 3
Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link)n/cPin 4
Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link) n/cPin 5
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the DMX cable to the female connector (output) on
the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of the
DMX cable to the rst xture’s male connector
(input). Note: It doesn’t matter which
xture address is the rst one connected. We
recommend connecting the xtures in terms
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, which includes
calculating working load limits, knowledge of the installation material
being used, and periodic safety inspection of all installation material
and the xture. If you lack these qualications, do not attempt the
installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
Caution!
Please be aware, you should have a qualied electrician performing all
of your electrical connection needs.
Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with this xture are accessed by
using the control panel on the front of the xture. There are 5 control buttons
next to the LCD display which allow you to navigate through the various control
panel menus.
<INVERT> (Right)
From the main menu screen, can be used to rotate the display by 180°. Also
used for right navigation in certain menu items such as network settings.
<UP>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in ascending order.
<DOWN>
Scrolls through menu items and numbers in descending order.
<CONFIRM>
Is used to conrm and save any changes made to a menu setting.
<RETURN> (Left)
Press to exit without saving a value change, or press repeatedly to go back to
the main display screen.
The control panel LCD display shows the menu items you select from the menu
map on page #13. When a menu function is selected, the display will show im-
mediately the rst available options for the selected menu function. To select a
menu item, press <CONFIRM>.
Use the <UP>, <DOWN>, <CONFIRM>, and <RIGHT> buttons to navigate
the options. Press the <CONFIRM> button to enable a menu option. To save
a changed value, press <CONFIRM>, or to return to the previous option or
menu without changing the value, press the <RETURN> button.
DMX Address001-512Set the starting address from 001-512
FixtureDMX ModeBAC 15CH DMX mode (basic)
Run ModeDMXDMX Mode
Pan InvertOpen/Close Invert pan movement
Tilt InvertOpen/Close Invert tilt movement
Manual
Note: These selections will change
depending on
available options
in the currently active DMX channel
mode.
<CONFIRM>Pan
InformationTimeCurrent Time Shows the current running time
SensorDisplay motor, temperature, and fan sensor status
TemperatureDisplay internal temperature & fan speed
Software Version Display currently installed software versions
Factory
Calibration settings
(default values are
as shown).
<CONFIRM>Password:
Fixture ResetMotor ResetReset the pan, tilt, and zoom motors
Allows the unit to be controlled by any universal DMX controller.
Select the Starting DMX Address
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach DMX Address, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to choose a starting DMX address ranging from
001-512, then press <CONFIRM> to save, or <RETURN> to exit.
DMX Channel Mode Selection
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Fixture, and press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight DMX Mode, press <CONFIRM>.
3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight BAC (15CH), STD (18CH), or
EXT (38CH), and then press <CONFIRM> to save, or <RETURN> to exit.
Run Mode (DMX, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active)
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Fixture, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Run Mode, press <CONFIRM>.
3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight DMX (DMX Mode), Sound
(Sound Active), or Host (M/S Mode), and then press <CONFIRM> to save.
4.) In M/S mode, the rst xture in the DMX chain is the master xture, and the
following units will operate in unison with the master.
5.) Note: If the xture is set to Host but is not connected with other xtures to
run as master/slave, Auto Mode will be activated.
Pan/Tilt Invert
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Fixture, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight either Pan Invert or Tilt Invert,
then press <CONFIRM>.
3.) The default setting of the parameter is Close. To invert the Pan or Tilt, set the
parameter to Open, and press <CONFIRM> to save, or <RETURN> to exit.
Manual Adjustments
Allows individual adjustments to be made via the control panel menu.
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Manual, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight any function, press <CONFIRM>.
3.) Now use the <UP/DOWN> buttons change any values and press
<CONFIRM> to save, or <RETURN> to exit (see DMX Values In-Depth).
4.) Note: The available selections will change depending on the options that are in
the currently active DMX mode.
Information
Selecting this option allows access to the following information:
Time
1.) Time: Shows the current running time.
2.) Total Time: Shows the total running time of the xture.
3.) Power Count: Shows the number of times the xture has been powered on.
Sensor
1.) This menu item will give you information on the operating status of the Pan,
Tilt, and Zoom motors, as well as the Temperature and Fan sensors. When the operating correctly TRUE is displayed, otherwise FALSE will be displayed.
Temperature
1.) Head Temp: Internal temperature of the moving head.
2.) Fan Speed: Shows the speed of the fan when it is active (in RPM).
1.) This menu item will give you information on the currently installed software
versions of Motor, Dimmer, and Network.
Factory
Selecting this menu item allows access to the following calibration options. All of the set
values will be maintained each time the xture is turned on, and he password must be
entered each time to enable modication of the values.
1.) Password: The password is: 158
2.) Pan/Tilt/Zoom: 0-255 (these default values are 127)
3.) Red/Green/Blue/White: 0-255 (these default values are 255)
Fixture Reset
Selecting this menu item allows access to the following options:
Motor Reset
1.) This function is set to OFF by default. Switching to Run by using the <UP/
DOWN> buttons, then pressing the <CONFIRM> button will reset the Pan, Tilt,
and Zoom motors.
Factory
1.) This function is set to OFF by default. Switching to Run by using the <UP/
DOWN> buttons, then pressing the <CONFIRM> button will reset all values and
functions to the factory default settings.
Display
Selecting this menu item allows access to the following options:
Language
1.) Selects the display language between English and Chinese.
Display Flip
1.) When this selection is set to Normal, the display is in the normal position,
when Reverse is set, the display is rotated by 180°.
Display Mode
1.) When this selection is set to Show, the display will always remain on, when
60s is set, the display will turn o after 60 seconds of inactivity.
Network
This menu item allows you to select the protocols of sACN, Art-Net, KlingNet, and adjust
the settings for Universe, IP Address, and Subnet Mask.
Art-Net/sACN Modes
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Network, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight Protocol, press <CONFIRM>.
3.) Now highlight either Art-Net or sACN, and press the <CONFIRM> button.
4.) For Art-Net protocol setting the IP Address value and Subnet Mask is not
required. For sACN protocol, be sure the IP Address set to: 000.000.000.000.
KlingNet Mode
1.) Navigate the main menu to reach Network, press <CONFIRM>.
2.) Use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to highlight KlingNet, press <CONFIRM>.
3.) Now highlight Enable, and press the <CONFIRM> button.
1 LED Circle Chase
2 LED Circle Chase
3 LED Circle Chase
2 LED Diagonal Chase
4 LED Diagonal Chase
Spinning Line
Spinning X
2-3-2 Chase
1 LED CW Fill
1 LED CCW Fill
2 LED CW Fill
2 LED CCW Fill
Inside/Outside Chase
Cleaning the optics routinely with a suitable glass cleaner will greatly improve the quality of
light output. Keeping the fans free of dust and debris will keep the xture running cool and
prevent damage from overheating.
In transit, keep the xtures in cases. You wouldn’t throw a prized guitar, drumset, or other
piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case, and similarly, you shouldn’t even
think about doing it with your shiny new light xtures.
Returns (Gasp!)
We’ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending
a defective unit back, or sending a unit in for service. But, like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans, once in a while, something doesn’t go as planned. If
you nd yourself with a xture that isn’t behaving like a good little xture should, you’ll
need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA).
Don’t worry, this is easy. Just visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a support ticket,
and we’ll issue you an RA. Then, you’ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable, prepaid freight method. We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS. Make sure you carefully pack
the xture for transit, and whenever possible, use the original box & packing for shipping.
When returning your xture for service, be sure to include the following:
1.) Your contact information (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address).
2.) The RA# issued to you
3.) A brief description of the problem/symptoms.
We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the xture. Please remember that any shipping
damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer’s responsibility, so pack it well!
Shipping Issues
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper, and must be reported to
the carrier immediately upon receipt of the items. Claims must be made within seven (7)
days of receipt.